

MGoBlue Podcasts with Jon Jansen
The Varsity Podcast Network
Welcome to MGoBlue Podcasts -- the new podcast home of Michigan Athletics. Here at MGoBlue Podcasts, you'll find several recurring series: In the Trenches (an in-depth look at the Wolverines' football program), Defend the Block (interviews, game recaps and more with Michigan men's and women's basketball), and Conqu'ring Heroes (a one-stop show for the latest on every Michigan program). MGoBlue Podcasts are produced by the Michigan Sports Network from LEARFIELD, in partnership with Michigan Athletics.
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Jun 6, 2024 • 41min
Conqu'ring Heroes 136 - Warde Manuel
On our season finale of Conqu'ring Heroes, Jon Jansen visits with Warde Manuel, the Donald R. Shepherd Director of Athletics at the University of Michigan. Manuel recaps another incredibly successful academic and athletic season for the department, reflects on the wild ride to the College Football Playoff National Championship, and shares his perspective on the coaching change in men's basketball.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 5, 2024 • 47min
In the Trenches 437 - Ron Bellamy
Jon discusses the latest happenings around Schembechler Hall, reacts to some big news in college athletics, and ranks the five games he is most excited about during this week's "Seven from 77." Then, Offensive Pass Game Coordinator and Wide Receivers Coach Ron Bellamy shares his thoughts on the evolution of his position group and the work they are doing this offseason, with that conversation beginning around the 32-minute mark.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jun 4, 2024 • 28min
Defend the Block 247 - Dusty May
With the start of summer practices just days away, Michigan men's basketball Head Coach Dusty May sits down with Brian Boesch to discuss the building of his staff and roster, some goals for the team's summer work, his acclimation to Ann Arbor, and so much more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 30, 2024 • 24min
Conqu'ring Heroes 135 - Kevin Sullivan
With the NCAA Outdoor Championships coming up June 5-8 in Eugene, Ore., Michigan Director of Track & Field Kevin Sullivan breaks down the Wolverines' 10 qualifiers and discusses the camaraderie within the program on this week's episode of Conqu'ring Heroes!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 29, 2024 • 40min
In the Trenches 436 - Jason Avant's Top 10 Plays of 2023
As Jon Jansen did a few weeks back, Michigan sideline reporter Jason Avant shares his Top 10 Plays from the 2023 season with the enthusiasm that only he can offer! This series highlighting the incredible run to the National Championship is scheduled to continue on June 12 with Brian Boesch's list.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 28, 2024 • 36min
Defend the Block 246 - Matt Norlander
This week's guest is Matt Norlander, who covers college basketball as a writer and podcast host for CBS Sports. Norlander discusses Dusty May's incredible run at Florida Atlantic, the Wolverines' coaching and roster additions this offseason, and some intriguing storylines within the new-look Big Ten. You can listen to more from Norlander on CBS Sports' Eye on College Basketball Podcast all year long, or on LEARFIELD's College Sports Now podcast during the season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 23, 2024 • 14min
Conqu'ring Heroes 134 - Zara Collisson
This week's guest is Michigan Rowing star Zara Collisson, who learned Wednesday that she is the Big Ten's Athlete of the Year. Collisson reacts to that incredible honor, discusses the Wolverines' Big Ten Championship performance last week, and previews next weekend’s NCAA Championships in Bethel, Ohio.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 22, 2024 • 38min
In the Trenches 435 - Donovan Edwards
We learned recently that senior running back Donovan Edwards would be one of the cover athletes on the soon-to-be-released EA Sports™ College Football 25 video game. This week on In the Trenches, presented by Meijer, Edwards talks some football by recapping spring ball and looking ahead to the upcoming season. Then, he shares his reaction to the incredible opportunity to become the fourth Wolverine to grace the cover of this video game franchise, which is returning this summer for the first time in more than a decade.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 21, 2024 • 37min
Defend the Block 245 - Spike Albrecht
We talk the past, present, and future of Michigan men's basketball with former Wolverine Spike Albrecht this week on Defend the Block. Albrecht reflects on his collegiate playing career, shares his thoughts on the hiring of Dusty May, and breaks down some of the new players in the program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

May 16, 2024 • 14min
Conqu'ring Heroes 133 - Ronni Bernstein
Michigan Women's Tennis will compete for a National Championship this weekend in Stillwater, Okla., and Jon Jansen previews the action - starting with Friday's NCAA Quarterfinals against Pepperdine - with 17th-year Head Coach Ronni Bernstein. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.